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How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

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    How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

    Hello!

    I've been looking for this fature quite a long time and i found this article:

    "How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?"

    BUT.... The solution doesn't work and the author doesn't respond

    Can anyone please help?
    I share the sample file here.

    Thank you!
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    Re: How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

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    Re: How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

    if you do not find a solution using formula, consider using VBA
    far cleaner than littering your worksheets with formula.
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    Re: How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

    Quote Originally Posted by AliGW View Post
    Is your profile up-to-date? Are you still using Excel 2007?
    Thank you for your comment. Just update it!

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    Re: How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

    That does it perfectly.
    But i'm sure a formula solution exists and that's what i'm looking for.
    I sincerely thank you for your reply. Pretty sure it will help many as well.
    Thank You!

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    Re: How to create multiple dependent drop-downs using array formulas in Excel?

    I believe that there are two issues.
    1. The article didn't include the equal sign in front of the formula for the source of the data validation
    2. The double quotes used in the article do not copy correctly
    I have corrected for the Laptop column on the temp sheet and the data validation source formula for cell A16 on the SampleData sheet.
    If you have further problems with the the instructions in the article let us know.
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